Chemical Lab Technician-3rd/4th shift

Remington1816•Lonoke, AR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position's primary objective is to conduct routine and special raw materials and control testing to ensure the production of high-quality company products. The role also involves performing environmental testing to comply with government regulations and undertaking technical assignments related to manufacturing process improvement efforts.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
1+ years’ experience conducting chemical testing, analysis and reporting
Experience with MS Word and Excel
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with other departments and company personnel
Demonstrated ability to recognize and protect the confidential nature of research and development work
Demonstrated ability to complete assigned responsibilities under minimal supervision
Physical Requirements: Some sitting with considerable standing and walking when in the plant. Lifting and carrying testing equipment, chemicals, etc. of up to 40 pounds. Some climbing, stooping, kneeling and crouching to effectively observe production problems in the facility. Manual dexterity for operating computer keyboard.
Mental Requirements: Good reading skills to understand reports, vendor quotes, literature and technical materials, and ability to read engineering drawings. Problem-solving, reasoning and attention to detail to analyze data, and improve processes. Math comprehension for engineering and chemical formulae. Verbal communications for soliciting supervisory and employee opinions, updating supervisor, and participating in teams. Written communication for memos, and progress reports. Flexibility and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
U.S. citizen or national; U.S. lawful, permanent resident (a/k/a green card holder); Refugee under 8 U.S.C. Section 1157; or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. Section 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Must not be any of the following: convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year; fugitive from justice; unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance; adjudicated as a mental defective or has been committed to any mental institution; illegal alien; discharged from the Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions; has renounced United States Citizenship; subject to a court order restraining the person from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner or child of the intimate partner; or has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with explosive chemicals and products desired
Experience with Minitab
Chemical Technical degree from vocational college

Responsibilities

Performs chemical analyses of raw materials and in-process products and reports test results in accordance with established standards.
Prepares reagent chemical solutions for use in testing according to prescribed methods.
Performs technical assignments relating to improvement efforts in the manufacturing process, including conducting experiments, reporting and analyzing results, and making improvement recommendations.
Conducts process monitoring and control activities.
Purchases lab equipment and supplies at the most favorable cost, in accordance with established company procedures.
Performs routine maintenance and repairs on lab equipment, including calibration testing.
Arranges for outside repair services as necessary to keep equipment in good operating condition.
Prepares reports of in-progress and completed tests and analyses to provide project status information to management.
Observes and enforces all established safety and housekeeping regulations related to chemical testing.
Performs other duties, as the need is apparent or as assigned.